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Oak Cottage

½ acre garden set around Blackfordby’s 'hidden' listed thatched cottage, which itself is more than 300 years old. 3.4 acres of paddocks, front and rear gardens to explore with extensive displays of snowdrops (inc a named collection) as well as hellebores throughout. Later in spring the display changes to Snakes Heads and mature magnolias.

Owner Info

  • Colin & Jenny Carr
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About Oak Cottage

Half acre garden set around Blackfordby’s “hidden” Grade II listed thatched cottage, which itself is more than 300 years old.

In total there are 3.4 acres of paddocks, front and rear gardens to explore with extensive displays of Snowdrops (including a named collection), Hellebores and, later in Spring, Snakes Heads to the front garden.

There is a large selection of mature Magnolia trees, specimen trees, several ponds, a waterfall and an old newly restored well.

Oak Cottage garden was originally visited by Geoff Hamilton of BBC Gardeners World way back in 1987 and, in 2024, played host once again to the programme for a presentation by Adam Frost on the story of bulbs throughout the year.

Oak Cottage features

Location details

Oak Cottage,
Swadlincote,
Leicestershire,
DE11 8AG

Directions to Oak Cottage
From Ashby-de-la-Zouch take Moira Rd, turn R on Blackfordby Ln. As you enter Blackfordby, turn L to Butt Ln & quickly R to Strawberry Ln. Park then it is a 2 min walk to Well Ln entrance.

Oak Cottage openings

For this open day you can book your tickets in advance. Click on the yellow button below to book or you can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Tea, coffee & cake.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 10:00-16:00

For this open day you can book your tickets in advance. Click on the yellow button below to book or you can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Tea, coffee & cake.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 10:00-16:00

Accessibility

  • No information available at this time, please get in touch with the owners for details.
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FAQs

Payment is by cash only. Please get in touch with the owners for more details.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Oak Cottage at this time.

Yes, dogs are welcome at Oak Cottage. Please keep the dogs on fixed short leads in the garden and keep in mind that you are responsible for controlling the dog’s behaviour. For any specific rules please ask the owners.

Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at Oak Cottage, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Sorry, Oak Cottage does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.

Yes. Oak Cottage seeks to offer a sustainable refuge for nearby fauna and wildlife. These sanctuaries host diverse habitats supporting indigenous flora and fauna and nurturing local biodiversity.